BINGHAMTON, NY – The Civil War — already considered the deadliest conflict in American history — in fact took a toll far more severe than previously estimated. That’s what a new analysis of census data by Binghamton University historian J. David Hacker reveals. Hacker says the war’s dead numbered about 750,000, an estimate that’s 20 […]
Public administration expert tracks 9/11 nonprofits
BINGHAMTON, NY – More than 250 new nonprofit groups developed after the 9/11 attacks and generated nearly $700 million in the first two years of operation. In exploring why so many nonprofits sprang up after the disaster, and how they performed once established, a Binghamton University researcher offers key lessons that may help in future […]
Looks Do Matter, Particularly When It Comes to Neighborhoods
BINGHAMTON, NY – It’s an unfamiliar neighborhood and you find yourself in the middle of a bunch of streets and buildings you’ve never seen before. Giving the environment a quick once-over, you make a snap decision about whether you’re safe or not. And chances are, that first ‘gut’ call is the right one, say Binghamton […]
Lessons Learned in the Gulf Spill Over Into Engineering Ethics
BINGHAMTON, NY – It’s been almost a year since a series of explosions ripped through an oil-drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico killing 11 people and spewing millions of gallons of crude oil into the surrounding ocean. As the world watches yet another disaster unfold – the nuclear crisis in Japan – the initial […]
Taking Aim at Tumors: Novel Way of Studying Cancer may Inspire New Treatments
BINGHAMTON, NY – Many of the newest weapons in the war on cancer come in the form of personalized therapies that can target specific changes in an individual’s tumor. By disrupting molecular processes in tumor cells, these drugs can keep the tumor from growing and spreading. At the forefront of this work are Binghamton University […]
Researchers Use Human Cues To Improve Computer User-Friendliness
Binghamton, NY — Lijun Yin wants computers to understand inputs from humans that go beyond the traditional keyboard and mouse. “Our research in computer graphics and computer vision tries to make using computers easier,” says the Binghamton University computer scientist. “Can we find a more comfortable, intuitive and intelligent way to use the computer? It […]